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Saturday, September 30
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
IUPUI
Becky Barrett
Photo by: Rachel Von Art
Mastodons Host IUPUI in #HLVB Tilt
9/29/2023 2:12:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Purdue Fort Wayne women's volleyball returns to Gates Sports Center on Saturday (Sept. 30) to host rival IUPUI in a #HLVB matchup.
Game Day Information
Who: IUPUI Jaguars
When: Saturday, September 30 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Match Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne
Know Your Foe
IUPUI brought a 6-5 record into Horizon League play, but has lost three straight matches in conference. They've faced the same three times the Purdue Fort Wayne has faced and have the same record against that slate. The Jaguars are the top serving team in the Horizon League with 116 service aces this season,the seventh-most in the country
Series History
In the history of this rivalry, Purdue Fort Wayne owns a 32-24 advantage. The matchups date all the way back to 1978 when the 'Dons took a neutral site match over the Jaguars. More recently, Purdue Fort Wayne has won the last three matches in a row, including two in the 2022 season.
Fresh Faces
A pair of freshmen led the Mastodons offensively in Tuesday's match against Cleveland State. Panna Ratkai led the team with 15 kills and Ashby Willis added 13 kills as the team's two attackers in double figures.
Top Ten
Purdue Fort Wayne ranks in the national top ten in two categories. The 'Dons rank seventh overall in total attacks with 2,188 as well as ninth overall in total assists with 732.
All The Hits
The Mastodons rank in the national top-25 in total team kills. The team has totaled 777 kills this season, the third-most in the Horizon League and the 12th best total in the country. They trail the conference leader Oakland by just 23 kills.
A Lot of Assists
Taya Haffner leads the Mastodons with 446 assists which ranks third in the Horizon League. Nicole Jones has added 173 and LonDynn Betts has contributed 66 to the team's total of 732.
Preseason Polls
IUPUI was tied for 9th in the Horizon League Volleyball Preseason Poll. Coming into the weekend, they are tied for 9th with an 0-4 record in conference play so far
Digging It
Sophomore Libero LonDynn Betts has reached double-digit digs all but one match this season. She ranks third in the Horizon League and 12th nationally with 281 total digs this season
Horizon Leader
Panna Ratkai currently leads the conference in points and kills. Ratkai has 273 points this season, the 6th best total in the country. She's also totaled 242 kills, also the fifth highest total in the country.
Top 40 Hits
Four Mastodons enter the weekend in the Horizon League's top 40 for kills per set. Panna Ratkai is the league leader with 3.90 kills per set, Ashby Willis ranks 17th at 2.60 kills per set, and Iris Riegel is the third 'Don averaging over two kills per set at 2.09. Jena Medearis ranks 38th in the conference with her average of 1.62.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne dropped a 3-1 Horizon League match at Cleveland State on Tuesday (Sept. 26). A pair of freshmen led the Mastodons offensively, when Panna Ratkai and Ashby Willis had 15 and 13 kills, respectively.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne continues their Horizon League homestand next weekend with Youngstown State on Friday (Oct. 6) and Robert Morris on Saturday (Oct. 7).
Game Day Information
Who: IUPUI Jaguars
When: Saturday, September 30 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Match Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne
Know Your Foe
IUPUI brought a 6-5 record into Horizon League play, but has lost three straight matches in conference. They've faced the same three times the Purdue Fort Wayne has faced and have the same record against that slate. The Jaguars are the top serving team in the Horizon League with 116 service aces this season,the seventh-most in the country
Series History
In the history of this rivalry, Purdue Fort Wayne owns a 32-24 advantage. The matchups date all the way back to 1978 when the 'Dons took a neutral site match over the Jaguars. More recently, Purdue Fort Wayne has won the last three matches in a row, including two in the 2022 season.
Fresh Faces
A pair of freshmen led the Mastodons offensively in Tuesday's match against Cleveland State. Panna Ratkai led the team with 15 kills and Ashby Willis added 13 kills as the team's two attackers in double figures.
Top Ten
Purdue Fort Wayne ranks in the national top ten in two categories. The 'Dons rank seventh overall in total attacks with 2,188 as well as ninth overall in total assists with 732.
All The Hits
The Mastodons rank in the national top-25 in total team kills. The team has totaled 777 kills this season, the third-most in the Horizon League and the 12th best total in the country. They trail the conference leader Oakland by just 23 kills.
A Lot of Assists
Taya Haffner leads the Mastodons with 446 assists which ranks third in the Horizon League. Nicole Jones has added 173 and LonDynn Betts has contributed 66 to the team's total of 732.
Preseason Polls
IUPUI was tied for 9th in the Horizon League Volleyball Preseason Poll. Coming into the weekend, they are tied for 9th with an 0-4 record in conference play so far
Digging It
Sophomore Libero LonDynn Betts has reached double-digit digs all but one match this season. She ranks third in the Horizon League and 12th nationally with 281 total digs this season
Horizon Leader
Panna Ratkai currently leads the conference in points and kills. Ratkai has 273 points this season, the 6th best total in the country. She's also totaled 242 kills, also the fifth highest total in the country.
Top 40 Hits
Four Mastodons enter the weekend in the Horizon League's top 40 for kills per set. Panna Ratkai is the league leader with 3.90 kills per set, Ashby Willis ranks 17th at 2.60 kills per set, and Iris Riegel is the third 'Don averaging over two kills per set at 2.09. Jena Medearis ranks 38th in the conference with her average of 1.62.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne dropped a 3-1 Horizon League match at Cleveland State on Tuesday (Sept. 26). A pair of freshmen led the Mastodons offensively, when Panna Ratkai and Ashby Willis had 15 and 13 kills, respectively.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne continues their Horizon League homestand next weekend with Youngstown State on Friday (Oct. 6) and Robert Morris on Saturday (Oct. 7).
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